At 180PT TN, we believe that our physical therapists are essential participants in the healthcare system, playing a critical role in the delivery of services that advance the health and well-being of our patients. Access to care and cost containment are important factors in the healthcare delivery system that play into direct access. Tennessee  is a jurisdiction that allows, literally, direct access to physical therapy services. This means that you are able to be evaluated and treated by a physical therapist without a prescription from your physician or healthcare professional.

Physical therapists can now work as an integral member of the health care team and provide a cost-effective access point for patients with a wide variety of medical and musculoskeletal conditions that impact their ability to move and perform functional activities. Many conditions can be successfully evaluated and treated without expensive diagnostic testing. With healthcare costs rising, 180PT TN is striving to be part of the solution by giving patients rapid access to services, communicating with other healthcare providers involved in the care of the patient, and by providing a continuum of services to meet the needs of the population.